"Teacher, are we really going to refine that pill for him?"
As he walked down the street, Xiao Yan recalled his trip into the desert. His spirits were somewhat low, and he could not help asking quietly in his mind.
The man Xiao Yan referred to was naturally Hai Bodong, the Ice Emperor who lived in seclusion in Mo City and had once ranked among the Ten Great Experts of the Jia Ma Empire.
Xiao Yan had originally headed straight for the Green Lotus Core Flame, only for Su Tian to appear out of nowhere halfway through. Not only had he decisively defeated Xiao Yan on the spot, but he had also snatched the Green Lotus Core Flame right before Xiao Yan's eyes.
No matter how unwilling Xiao Yan had been to accept it, he could only watch helplessly as Su Tian seized the Green Lotus Core Flame and swaggered away.
This time, Xiao Yan had gained practically nothing.
Now that he had returned to Mo City, the thought of having to refine the pill that could break Hai Bodong's seal made Xiao Yan heave a long sigh. He felt as though all his efforts had been for nothing.
"I know how you feel right now. Though you failed to obtain the Green Lotus Core Flame in the end, you at least did everything you could. Subduing Heavenly Flames depends on fate to begin with. You can't force it."
Seeing Xiao Yan's dejected state, Yao Lao sighed softly. After a moment's thought, he spoke slowly to comfort him.
"All right, lift your spirits. What good does hanging your head do? The Dou Qi Continent has more than one kind of Heavenly Flame. If you failed this time, go search for another. As long as you don't give up, the day